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Brief Encounters: Building Bridges

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Students engage in a roleplaying game n order to experience what it is like to encounter people of a different culture. In this lesson on building cultural connections, students will participate in a cultural simulation which will help them identify and understand cultural norms, practices, and communication styles. This lesson includes extensions, worksheets and discussion questions.

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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 days
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Simulation
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